Floyd Kellam High School
Floyd Kellam High School serves 2,058 students in grades 9-12.
Floyd Kellam High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 95% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Floyd Kellam High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
School Overview
Floyd Kellam High School's student population of 2,058 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 114 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,058 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 114 teachers |
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School Comparison
Floyd Kellam High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,791 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Floyd Kellam High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #310 out of 1791 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 80% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 95% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 16% |
| Black | 6% | 22% |
| White | 78% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.68 |
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Graduation Rate | 96% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 7% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Va Beach City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Floyd Kellam High School is Green Run Collegiate (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Princess Anne Middle School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Christopher Farms Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Virginia Beach Green Run Collegiate Charter School
Math: 81% | Reading: ≥95%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 336 students10
0.7 miles
1700 Dahlia Drive, Attn: Barb
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
(757) 263-1264 0.7 9-12 336 - Virginia Beach Virginia Beach Juvenile Detention Home Alternative School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≥50%Rank:1/Bottom 50%10
0.7 miles
2512 George Mason Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 468-8960 0.7 n/a n/a - Virginia Beach Christopher Farms Elementary School Math: 82% | Reading: 89%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 708 students10
0.8 miles
2828 Pleasant Acres Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
(757) 648-2240 0.8 PK-5 708 - Virginia Beach Princess Anne Elementary School Math: 91% | Reading: 93%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 595 students10
1.2 miles
2444 Seaboard Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-3480 1.2 PK-5 595 - Virginia Beach Princess Anne Middle School Math: 60% | Reading: 92%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,509 student10
1.3 miles
2323 Holland Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
(757) 648-4950 1.3 6-8 1,509
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